Is FULLERENES safe in cosmetics?
FULLERENES has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
FULLERENES
FULLERENES (CAS 115383-22-7) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA GRAS classification or specific cosmetic restriction identified. FDA issued a warning letter to Bioactive C60/FullerlifeC60 LLC (605954, dated 30 March 2020) concerning unapproved drug claims for C60 fullerene products. No formal CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessment exists. Not classified as a sunscreen active under FDA OTC monograph rules.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for FULLERENES.
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Expanded Dermal Absorption Data
Cross-database dermal penetration: EPA Dryad physics-based, Roberts Mendeley permeation, and SCCS-aggregated measured values.
Aggregated DA Values (1 records across 5 sources)
| Type | DA % | Method | Skin Model | SCCS Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| measured_sccs_opinion | 50.0% | - | - | SCCS/1649/23 |
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for FULLERENES.
Regulatory Flags
nano-form
carcinogen-concern
sccs-opinion
eu-regulatory-risk
genotoxicity-concern
Dermal Absorption
View details ->| Absorption % | Method | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 50.0% | SCCS PDF direct extraction | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FULLERENES allowed in the EU?
FULLERENES EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does FULLERENES do in cosmetics?
FULLERENES functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 115383-22-7.
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